Enterprise costs significantly more than the normal hosted version of Darwin (typically prices start at GBP 25,000) and is geared up for the needs of larger organisations with very specific requirements and policies.

We can customise the Enterprise version of Darwin to integrate with other systems and workflows.

Yes, under one license you can install the software onto multiple computers (eg. work, laptop, home).

NOTE: You should NOT however provide colleagues with your login details for use at the same time as yourself, as 2 people using the same login will most likley cause unpredicable results and may corrupt your database.

To install onto another PC, simply run the installation process on that PC following the 1-click installation details provided to you when you first purchased the system.

Yes, CV Parsing is included in the current version (1Click) at no extra cost.

Our CV parsing partner is a company called Daxtra, who are known to be the market leader in this space. Please note that you do not need a separate arrangement with Daxtra to use the CV parsing in the recruitment software.

No, the VisualForm Designer is available as a separate module which you can purchase separately (see website for prices). Once activated on your account the designer will allow you to make unlimited changes to client/candidate form fields and database changes.

NOTE: We provide a Free update service whereby we make small routine changes for free. Simply contact the Customer Service department (service[at]darwin.com) with details of your changes. Hourly charge may apply for substantial changes.

New users can be added at any time by another user with 'Manager' status.

This action is performed in the Options panel (top left butterfly icon) Users section where a Manager would click the 'Add New' button and agree to be billed for the new user. He/she is then presented with a new user row for the person's name, email, status etc.

# The new user is automatically sent an email containing a download link along with username & password

# Sales will raise the invoice for the new user, which should be paid within 7 days.

Yes. The simplest and most cost effective way is to put your data into Excel using our Excel templates. We then charge GBP 80 per thousand records imported. We can also import straight from candidate CVs at the same rate.

We can perform a custom data import by writing bespoke routines to extract data from a 3rd party recruitment database system and map it straight in. Please note our daily development rates appy (GBP 1250+vat per day).

We'd be sorry to see you go, but should you ever wish to leave us simply send a data migration request to our Service Department who will prepare a SQLServer backup for you (charges may apply). If required we can also export the data to Excel format (charges may apply).

This backup is either posted out to you on DVD, or uploaded to a secure server following your written confirmation.

If your new CRM provider requires a different format contact us and we will see if we can assist (charges may apply).

Questions about Recruiter Workflow

Yes. You have the system automatically configured to send emails, generate reports, raise invoices, review items, wait for other actions to complete, perform custom calculations, and so on.

The software has a number of configuration possibilities including:

# FORMS - VisualForm Designer for fast prototyping and implementation

# PLUGIN FRAMEWORK - We have designed Darwin to be extended or customised in any way, from custom menus to custom functionality to custom reports. So whether you want one of the recruitment features to work in a specific way or execute a custom workflow, Darwin will handle it. Custom software developments rates apply.

In the first instance contact Sales to discuss your requirements. Ideally supply them with a document containing your step-by-step process specifying the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, and WHEN of each step.

Processor: less than 3 years oldRAM: at least 2GBBroadband: a 2MB internet connection which is reasonably stable and not shared by too many people (NB. Where possible this should be wired access rather than wireless, which can have a massive impact on the performance of internet enabled applications such as Darwin)Monitor: A good size monitor running at least 1024 resolution or higher

NOTE: THE ABOVE SPECIFICATION IS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ONLY. IF POSSIBLE YOU SHOULD BE RUNNING A PC OR LAPTOP THAT IS LESS THAN 18 MONTHS OLD AND HAS 4GB of RAM.

The system also requires Microsoft .NET 4.5 or higher to be installed (which if Windows Updates are running should automatically be installed for you).

WindowsXP is no longer supported by Microsoft, therefore Windows7 or higher is required.

NOTE: As this will be a mission-critical recruitment system for your agency, it is best practice to give your recruiters the best tools for the job. So if possible give them the BEST spec machine and broadband you can afford, in order that the system keeps up with them and they are able to make the most placements in the shortest possible timeframe.

The database integrates with most of Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013 versions, and also Microsoft Exchange.

NB. Darwin always requires the 32bit English language version of Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007/2010/2013.

Darwin is state-of-the-art Microsoft-based software specifically designed for the Windows platform. While it has not been tested on a MAC, many users have reported good results with Darwin when running Paralells on a MAC and using Boot Camp.

NOTE: Running Paralells will require you to have a separate Windows licence, but enables you to switch seamlessly between operating systems.

We have a Darwin APP that you can use when out and about which will give you access to your data.

But remember that Recruiters spend over 80% of their time in front of a PC or laptop, so the main Darwin system was designed to run optimally in this environment. The recruitment software was also designed to integrate with Outlook and LinkedIn, which it can do best while running on the recruiter's computer rather than in just a web browser.

However it's becoming a mobile world so we are currently working on extending the functionality of the APP in a variety of ways.

Probably the most straight forward recruitment system I've ever used, Parsing is quick and reliable, functionality is simple and effective. Systems I've used in the past try to please every sector of the recruitment business and predominantly end up pleasing no one. In short, I'm recommending it because it works! more reviews